[Alberg30] Rudder Shaft stuffing box

[George Dinwiddie]

Tom Sutherland wrote:
> If you plan on replacing the packing you will need to have the correct
> size. I would guess that is either 3/16 or 1/4 inch but have not ever
> replaced the rudder shaft packing on my boat. Maybe someone else could
> help here.

I used 5/16" packing on my rudder shaft and 3/16" packing on the prop shaft.

  - George
    Calypso, #543

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